The Cowboys have begun negotiations with free agent defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. Talks of an extension for Micah Parsons will follow. Club officials hope to retain free agents Jourdan Lewis and Rico Dowdle while getting a feel for whether or not veteran defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence wants to continue his career.

It's highly unlikely the Dallas Cowboys choose to trade pass rusher Micah Parsons. In fact, there's only one scenario where it might be acceptable.

In the last year, we’ve seen the Dallas Cowboys kick the can down the road on contract extensions. First, it was Dak Prescott, then CeeDee Lamb, and to nobody’s surprise, Micah Parsons is the latest case.